If you are a theater fan in the Bay Area, you have probably already seen a Hershey Felder show. If you haven’t, no need to keep reading,...

TheatreWorks’ production of the show is wonderful, but elements of the script had me leaving the theater feeling rundown and grumpy...

After 17 years of the same script and staging, 2023 will be the last year of A.C.T. puts on this production of A Christmas Carol.

Theatreworks’ signature compassion and skill shines in this exuberant and empathetic version of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Clever and fast paced, the production of Mrs. Christie from TheaterWorks spans nearly 100 years to bring a real-life mystery to the stage.

If you are a lover of Shakespeare who has been in the Bay Area for a while (or generations), you probably know and love Shakespeare Santa...

Corteo might not be the flashiest performance from Cirque du Soleil, but it may well be my favorite. Filled with fun acts that feel more...

Tina is a biographic jukebox musical using Tina Turner’s music to portray her turbulent life. The show begins in Tina’s childhood,...

Beetlejuice is a hilarious, irreverent romp that will leave you in tears of laughter while forcing you to contemplate your own mortality.

The musical that first made the founding fathers into musical stars, pays its respects to Hamilton by making them cool.

San Jose Stage’s new production of Chicago is full of great dancing and singing performances, including a great ensemble cast, but...

TheatreWorks' first show of 2020, The Pianist of Willesden Lane, is a beautiful exploration of love, music and resilience, set against a

This is a show that you will not want to miss. If you like the story of Pride and Prejudice, any of Jane Austen's other works, Paul Gord

If you love Harry Potter, you likely already know about the Curran Theater's semi-permanent installation of Harry Potter and the Cursed

Since its debut in North America over 28 years ago, Miss Saigon  continues to delight audiences. The story is based on Puccini’s Madame Butt

TheatreWorks’ newest show, Mark Twain’s River of Song,  is a laid back look at the world depicted in Mark Twain’s novels and memoirs, as nar

Overall, this is a show that I wish I could love. It’s full of great theatercraft and remarkable performances. But at the end of the day, I

Definitely go see this show. Honestly, I can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to see Wicked at any opportunity. Stephen Schwartz’s

Funny, heartfelt and painful, The Language Archive speaks to truths that are more complex than any language can describe.  TheatreWorks is

It boils down to this—every element of the show (the script, actors, direction, etc.) was executed to perfection, it just didn’t move me. If

Smart, moving and unexpectedly hilarious, Archduke tells the story of the three men that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, arguably spa

There are two things that are critical to the success of any musical comedy: It must be fun and it must be heartfelt. School of Rock – The M

Fiddler on the Roof is a classic. The story of Tevye, his daughters and his community have been a staple of musical theater since its premie

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rare musical that combines all of the magic of an epic fantasy with the fun of a childre

What sets this version of Vanity Fair apart, however, is playwright Kate Hamill’s marvelous retelling of the story, which sheds light on Wil

You may not know the names of Richard and Robert Sherman, but you already know their music. From writing classic scores including Mary Poppi

Like so many of Disney’s stage adaptations of its classic animated movies, Aladdin is a spectacle that will take your breath away. In...

Clever, heartfelt and moving, Hershey Felder’s newest show tells both his own story, and that of French composer, Claude Debussy. A Paris Lo

Something Rotten tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, playwrights in Elizabethan England attempting to outdo Shakespeare himself. Tryin

When you think of the current political news climate, you may not immediately connect it to the 1970s. TheatreWorks’ production of Frost/Nix

Dear Evan Hansen is a show about now. About every person who has ever felt lonely or left out or insecure—it’s about all of us. Deftly bring

TheatreWorks’ holiday show this year, Tuck Everlasting, is an emotional roller coaster that will force you to consider the cycle of life and

Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is phenomenal. The music is simple yet unforgettable and the story is undeniably classic. Despite the nu

Chicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway history—and for good reason. Full of great music, a clever story and Bob Fosse’s

The glory of the show is in its high-energy acrobatic acts. From bicycle stunts to trampoline daredevilry and stunning aerial acts, Voltadel

Men on Boats, now playing at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater, has the unusual distinction of providing neither of the things promised in the title,

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, is an unexpectedly delightful and high-quality production, tucked into a small theater in the heart of downtown

Sweet, hilarious and all-too realistic, TheatreWorks’ second play of the season, Native Gardens, is sure to be a smash hit.  Native Gardens

Hold These Truths is surprising and delightful while also delivering a sobering message about our country’s history. The one-man show tells

At its core, A Thousand Splendid Suns is about the resilience of the human spirit and the wonderful bonds between people that can endure des

FINKS is a deep dive into the thoughts and emotions of New York’s actors, comics, writers, dancers and producers.  Although not ideal for so

Jersey Boys is one of the most celebrated jukebox musicals, sweeping up four Tony Awards in 2006, including best musical. The show tells the

The show is fast paced and fun, with jokes flying so fast you can barely catch them all. But most importantly, the show has a lot of heart.

Pear Slices is a great forum where the Pear Theatre fosters new work and audiences can see a bunch of short plays in one sitting. As someone

There is little that can make me happier than a good old-fashioned musical. 42nd Street Moon’s production of Me and My Girl is just that, a

Lyrical, thought provoking and poignant, the current show from A.C.T. at the Geary Theater is the moving play, Father Comes Home From the Wa

Get ready to go-go mad for Head Over Heels, the new Go-Go’s musical currently running a pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco’s Curran Th

Finding Neverland is a lovely show, packed with heart and exhilarating numbers about the power of imagination. It also has almost nothing to

The Bridges of Madison County is a fine show. There are some downsides and some redeeming aspects. Musically and emotionally, it cannot comp

Cirque du Soleil's Crystal is beautiful and breathtaking. It will make you cheer, clap and watch in open-mouthed amazement, particularly